2004 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider (237 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 297 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider (300 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | Spider | Silhouette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |